Hawaii – Compassion and Choices

An AANHPI Month Reflection: Building Floats and Community in Hawai’i

lukej May 13, 2024 No Comments

In April, Compassion & Choices was honored to participate in the Merrie Monarch festival in Hilo, Hawai’i. This weeklong celebration brings people from all around the world to celebrate…

History of the Hawai‘i Campaign

Katie Wingo March 5, 2024 No Comments

History of the Hawai‘i Campaign Hawaiʻi residents have been working to authorize medical aid in dying in the Aloha State for nearly two decades, and Compassion & Choices Hawai‘i has…

Resources for Doctors

Katie Wingo March 5, 2024 No Comments

For Hawai‘i Healthcare Providers For PhysiciansThe Compassion & Choices Doc2Doc line offers free, confidential telephone consultation with one of our seasoned medical directors, each with years of experience in end-of-life medical care…

Hawai‘i Translated Materials

Katie Wingo March 5, 2024 No Comments

Hawai‘i Translated Materials ChineseResources in Chinese:Hawai‘i Our Care, Our Choice Information for State Residents Fact SheetHawai‘i Our Care, Our Choice Frequently Asked Questions Fact SheetHow to Talk to Your Doctor…

Resources for Patients

Katie Wingo March 5, 2024 No Comments

Resources for Patients The Hawai‘i Our Care, Our Choice Act was signed into law by Governor David Ige on April 5, 2018. The law authorizes the practice of medical aid…

Hawai‘i and the AANHPI Community

lukej February 28, 2024 No Comments

Hawai‘i and the AANHPI Community According to the 2019 Hawai’i Census, 57.3% of the population identified as Asian and 27% identified as Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander. Compassion & Choices’…

Hawai‘i

lukej February 27, 2024 No Comments

Hawai‘i Physician Gov. Signs Law Significantly Improving Terminally Ill Patients’ Access to Medical Aid in Dying

lukej July 9, 2023 No Comments

Updated Law Cuts Nation’s Longest Waiting Period from 20 to 5 Days, Allows Providers to Waive it if Need Be, Allows More Providers to Participate Compassion & Choices praised Hawai‘i…

AANHPI Month: Celebrating Arts and Culture in Hawai‘i

Katie Wingo May 12, 2023 No Comments

In a warm virtual welcome at the 2023 Hawai’i Arts Summit Eō: Calling out the Future!, Chief Engagement Officer Brandi Alexander introduced Compassion & Choices to more than 100 leaders of…

End-Of-Life Options For The Terminally Ill In Hawaiʻi

lukej April 17, 2023 No Comments

When facing a terminal prognosis, the goal of good end-of-life care is to provide as much physical and emotional comfort as possible. The following options focus on comfort, dignity and…

State: Hawaii